M.E. Society’s
ARTS AND COMMERCECOLLEGE, MUDALGI.
INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE CELL (IQAC)
ANNUAL QUALITY ASSURANCE REPORT -2006-07
Name of Institution : M.E. Society’s
ARTS AND COMMERCECOLLEGE, MUDALGI.
Year of Report : 2006-07
INTRODUCTION
As per the guidelines received from NAAC from time to time, internal Quality Assurance Cell has been functioning in our college for realizing the goals set for attaining quality and excellence
1. Prof. B.C. PatilChairman The Principal
M.E.S.Arts & Commerce
College, Mudalgi.
2. Shri. R.P.SonawalkarSpecial The Chairman
InviteesM.E. Society Mudalgi.
3) Shri V.A. SonawalkarSpecial The Vice Chairman
InviteesM.E. Society Mudalgi.
4) Prof. S.B.KhotMember-CoordinatorS.G.L. in English
5) Prof. P.K.RadderAsst. CoordinatorS.G.L. in Commerce
6) Prof. S.L.ChitragarAsst. CoordinatorS.G.L. in Geography
7) Prof. S.N.KokatanurMemberS.S.L. in Pol. Science
8) Dr. R.A. ShastrimathMemberS.G.L. in Sociology
9) Prof. S.M.GujagondMemberS.G.L. in Geography
10) Dr. G.C.KalaburgiMemberS.G.L. in Kannada
11) Prof. S.G.NaikMemberS.G.L. in History
12) Prof. V.R.DevaraddiMemberS.G.L. in Education
13) Prof. G. SidramreddyMemberS.S.L. in Statistics
14) Prof. M.S. MunoliMemberS.S.L. in Phy-Director
15) Shri. B.P.BandiMemberS.S.L. in Librarian
16) Shri. D.B.MutnalMemberF.D.A
17) Shri. P.N.SonawalkarMemberLocal Society
18) Shri. A.L.ShindihattiMemberLocal Society
Part –A
The plan of action for the year and the results to be achieved at the end of the year was chalked out by College IQACin the beginning of the academic year 2006-07 towards the quality enhancement.
The plan of action was chalked out in the form of calendar of events of different Departments and Associations for quality improvement in teaching, learning and evaluation system, along with extension as well as research activities on the campus. A complementary plan of action was chalked out in the field of extra curricular activities.
Calendar of Events (Curricular & Co-curricular activities):
CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES 2006-07
Sl.No. / Date / Activities1 / June/July / Admission to B.A. & B.Com degree Courses and issue of BusPass to students
2 / 1-7-2006 / Staff Meeting
3 / III rd Week July 2006 / Orientation Programme for B.A. & B.Com I st Semester students
4 / II nd Week of Aug 2006 / 1)Students selection for NSS & Scouts
2)Inaugural function of sports and cultural activities
5 / 15-8-2006 / Independence Day Celebration
6 / 5-9-2006 / Teachers Day celebration
7 / 8-9-2005 / International Literacy Day observation
8 / II nd Week of September 2006 / I st Test
9 / 16-9-2006 / Ozone Day observation
10 / Last Week September 2006 / Cultural Programmes
11 / 2-10-2006 / Gandhi Jayanti/ International Non-violence Day observation Safai – programme by NSS and Scouts volunteers
12 / 16-10-2005 / Under the auspicious of college student welfare selection workshop on “Personality Development and Career Guidance”
13 / III rd week of October / II nd Test
14 / 31-10-2006 / National Integration Day observation
15 / November 2006 / Annual NSS Camp.
16 / 18-12-2006 / Staff Meeting
17 / 23-12-2006 / AIDS Awareness Programme: Rally and Debate Competition
18 / Last week of December / Cultural Activities
19 / Jan 2 nd Week / 1 youth Week observation with Swami Vivekanad Youth Day observation
20 / 26-1-2006 / Republic Day celebration
21 / Last week of Jan 2007 / I st Test
22 / 30-1-2007 / MartyrDay observation
23 / 12-2-2007 / Debate Competition
24 / 14-2-2007 / Workshop on “ Traffic Rules and Driving License Distribution
25 / 28-2-2007 / National Science Day observation
26 / I st week of March / Literacy Programme
27 / 8-3-2007 / International women’s Day celebration
28 / II nd week of March / Annual Sports
29 / Last week of March / II nd test and Health check-up programme
30 / I st week of April / Annual Day celebration, prize distribution and parent-teachers Association meet
The plan of action formulated by IQAC in the beginning of the year towards quality enhancement was systematically and effectively executed. The outcome of the activities in the above mentioned aspects are highlighted in the ‘B’ Part.
Part-B
1) Activities reflecting the goals and objectives of the institution:
Activities reflecting goals and objectives of the institution for the year 2006-07
Sl.No / Date / Department / Activities / Resource person(s)/ participant(s)1 / 1-7-2006 / IQAC / Common Room meeting for Staff / Pri. B.C.Patil and Prof. S.B.Khot
2 / 17-7-2006 / Orientation Programme for B.A. /B.Com I st Semester / Pri. B.C. Patil
Prof. S.M.Gujagond
3 / 19-7-2006 / N.S.S./ Scouts Unit / Selection Volunteers for N.S.S. & Scouts unit and students Training programme / Volunteers
4 / 7-8-2006 / Inaugural Function / Shri. R.C.Gouarannavar
5 / 15-8-2007 / Independence Day / Shri. R.P.Sonawalkar Chairman
6 / 4-9-2006 / Kannada Sangh / “¥Àæ¼ÀAiÀÄzÀ PÀ¸À” «ªÀıÁðvÀäPÀ PÀÈwAiÀÄ ©qÀÄUÀqÉ / Dr. Gurupad Mareguddi
Dr. Ashok Narade
7 / 5-9-2006 / Commerce Association / Teachers Day celebration
8 / 8-9-2006 / Social Science Association / International Literacy Day celebration Guest Lecturer on “Modern India”
9 / 16-9-2006 / Environmental forum / World Ozone Day celebration / Shri. A.L.Shindihatti Mudalgi.
10 / 2-10-2006 / NSS/Scouts Unit / International Non-violence Day observation safai programme / Volunteers
11 / 13-10-2006 / Student welfare Section / Personality Development and Career Guidance / Shri. Raju S.Vellore
Shri. Mahesh Masal Dharwad
12 / 28-10-2006 to 6-11-2006 / NSS / 10 Day’s District Level Leadership Camp / 100 Volunteers various colleges and 5 Staff Members
13 / 31-10-2007 / Kannada Association / National Integration Day celebration / Dr. C.K.Navalagi JSS College Gokak
14 / 23-12-2006 / Gymkhana / AIDS Awareness Programme Rally and Debate Competition / Dr. Pattanashetty, Shri. Mahesh
Resource person MYROD
15 / 29-12-2006 / Kannada Sangh / Lyrics competition / Students
16 / 12-1-2007 / Student welfare Section / Swami Vivekanand Jayanti Essay competition “ Role of youth in National Development” / Students
17 / 26-1-2007 / Gymkhana / Republic Day celebration / Shri. R.P.Sonawalkar Chairman M.E.S. Mudalgi.
18 / 31-1-2007 / Gymkhana / Martyr observation Guest lecture on “ “Gandhi and freedom struggle” / Prof. S.M.Kamadal Mudalgi.
19 / 12-2-2007 / Debate Competition / Topic is India capable of leading the world / Students
20 / 14-2-2007 to 15-2-2007 / Student welfare section / Workshop on “Traffic Rules” and Driving License Distribution programme / Shri. Jayaramayya S.R. R.T.O. Gokak
21 / 28-2-2007 / Environmental forum / National Science Day observed / Students
22 / 2-3-2007 / Kannada Sangh / PÀ« -PÁªÀå aAvÀ£À / Dr. Ningappa Mudenur Dharwad
Dr. Y.B. Hiremath Raibag
23 / 5-3-2007 / Gymkhana / Inaugural function of UGC sponsored remedial coaching classes for SC/ST and OBC students / Shri. Umesh Shirahattimath BEO Mudalgi.
24 / 8-3-2007 / Women’s Association / International Women’s Day celebration / Smt. S.B.Vidypati Yadawad
25 / 13-3-2007 to 14-3-2007 / Health Club / Health Check-up camp / Dr. Baragi
26 / 16-3-2007 to 17-3-2007 / Sports Section / Annual Sports / Participant
27 / 20-3-2007 / Gymkhana / Annual Day / Prof. G.K.Kulkarni
GogteCollege, Belgaum
2) New academic programmes initiated (UG and PG):
* The Computer Literacy program is continued for all the students on the campus. The syllabus for
the computer program is design by our college keeping in view the requirements for enhancing the
employability.
* Computer literacy is made mandatory for the all students.
* We have continued our sincere efforts in training our students in communication & analytical skills
to face Campus Interviews & job fairs.
3) Innovations in curricular design and transaction:
* The Semester system is extended to second year degree course as per the direction of the
University authorities.
* After going trough the results of First and Second Semester exams a meeting was held to discuss
the performance of students in this new system. Some important decision were made to make
designed curriculum more meaningful and more relevant.
* We continued our efforts to acquaint our students with the new pattern of question paper and
internal assessment system along with the additional learning aspects like, the project report writing,
field visit reports, newspapers/ magazines/ journals clippings, presentations, interactions/ interviews
withthe experts and report writing.
4) Examination Reforms Implemented :
Examination Reforms under Semester system :
- Semester end Examinations -80 marks
- Internal Assessment -20 Marks
- Two periodical tests &
- Assignments/ Project report writing/ newspaper clipping presentation and analysis /field visit reports/seminars
- Significant changes in the question paper pattern are brought to the notice of students and valuable tips are given for the examination preparation.
- Question Paper Bank in different subjects is maintained in the library for benefit of students.
- Hall tickets with candidates photographsare issued.
Examination Reforms under Non-Semester System:
- As a part of regular evaluation of the students, the college has implemented the following reforms.
- Continuous Evaluation through Seminars & tutorials.
- Conduct of regular class tests besides Mid-term & Preparatory examinations.
- Evaluation through, home assignments and classroom activities.
- Special coaching classes for slow learners and special commerce classes for non-commerce students.
5) Initiative towards faculty Development programmes:
For the professional empowerment and updating the knowledge of the subjects taught, many staff members have attended state, national seminars, conferences & workshops. A few of them have presented papers on different topics. Our college staff members attended workshop conducted by many of the University boards of studies for under graduate classes to acquaint the faculty members with the new syllabi and measure to be taken for the effective implementation of the same.
6) Details of research scholars :
* The Following teachers have registered for Ph.D.
1) Shri. R.A. ShastrimathSociology
2) Shri. B.C.PatilGeography
3) Shri. S.B.GuravKannada
* Prof. S.A.Shastrimath Dept. of Pol.Science has registered for award of M.Phil degree.
7) Honors /Awards to the faculty : NIL
8) Community Services:
Community service is our strength and goal. We are always to help the ailing and the people in distress. In keeping with rich tradition of our college in extending community services to the needy we have continued our humane service to the flood affected areas. Our NSS and Scouts Units have rendered excellent service to the affected people. Readymade food, cloths, medicines, bedding, food grains and etc. were taken to the flood affected area for the distribution.
Various awareness programs, Guest Lectures, Ten days special camp in the adopted village have helped us extend our humble service to the community.
9. Teaching & Non-teaching staff ratio
Regular : 2:1.1
Regular & Temporary : 2.3:1.1
10. Improvements in the library services
- In the beginning of the year our college librarian provides information regarding Books, Journals, Magazines & reference books available in the college. The same are lent for reading on ID cards.
- Special facilities are provided to the poor but meritorious students.
- Separate counter for the issue and return of books is made available for the students class wise.
- Library is kept open for 13 hours a day (7 a.m. to 8 p.m.) before the commencement of the final examination.
- The functioning of Library work is partially automated.
11. New books/Journal subscribed & their value
Total volumes: 14246
Total number of titles: 7400
Total number of periodicals: 23
Journals / Magazines:05
News paper: 09
News Letter:02
No. of books purchased in 2006-07:1608(Volumes)
Amount:Rs. 2,47,843.00
12. Courses in which students assessments of teachers is introduced & the
action taken on student feed back
I. B.A.
II. B.Com
- The feed back is collected on the redesigned syllabus.
- A feed back from the students is collected on teachers performance by the Principal. Any dereliction in delivering goods is brought to the notice of concerned staff members.
13) Unit cost of education :
Arts and Commerce Including Salary : Rs. 15,533/-
Excluding Salary: Rs. 5,881/-
14) Computerization of administration, process of admission, examination
results and issue of certificates:
* Computerization of the administration and process of administration is done partially
* Results of the I.A. Marks are displayed on the notice board of college.
15) Increase in the infrastructural facilities:
* A spacious and well furnished GeographyLaboratoryBuilding work which was taken up
with the assistance of X th Plan UGC grants is nearing completion.
* The construction work of women’s hostel is in progress.
* The construction work of four classrooms is initiated
* Volumes, Titles, worth Rs. 2,48,843/- purchased, 05 journals/magazines and 23 periodicals
subscribed during this year.
* Provision of Internet facility and reference books is extended tothe students appearing
for State/National Level competitive examinations through Employment Information,
CareerGuidance and Placement Cell.
16) Computer and Internet access for training teachers and students :
* Internet facility is made accessible to the interested students for accumulation of
required information on desired topics.
17) Financial aid to students
2006-07
Scholarship / No. of Students / AmountBCM Scholarship / 55 / 32,100/-
Endowment Scholarship / --
Ex-Serviceman Scholarship / 3 / 3115/-
Physical Handicapped Scholarship / 2 / 4000/-
Student Aid Fund / --
GOI Post Metric Scholarship to SC/ST Students / 80 / 2,60,142/-
Sanchi Honnamma Scholarship / 4 / 8000/-
GOI National Merit Scholarship / --
Fee Concession to low income Group / 500 / 3,54,000/-
Fee concession to B.T. / 70 / 49,560/-
Alumni Association / --
Student Welfare Scholarship / --
TOTAL / 7,10,917/-
18) Activities and support from the Alumni Association :
Alumni Association Meeting was held on 8-3-2007 in the college Auditorium Hall after the celebration of Womens Day to discuss the enhancement of quality and employability among students keeping in view the changing demands of job markets. The valuable suggestions from alumni are noted and sincere efforts are made in the direction. We made on appeal to our well placed alumni to assist the needy students in the form of the cash or kind as part of their yeoman service.
19) Activities and support from the Parent –Teachers Association :
PTA Meeting was held on: 31-3-2007in the college Auditorium Hall to discuss the achievements and progress made by their wards in the curricular and co-curricular activities after joining our college. Parents are given enough time to speak about their expectations from the college in molding the minds of their wards in the career building. If any of the parents in the meeting brings any failings or short comings in his wards behavior the same is corrected by the way of counseling on the campus.
20) Health services:
* Our HealthCenterprovides health services to the students and faculty members. Dr. S.M. Baragi, a Physician, regularly visits our college campus to provide timely medical service to the needy.
* It is mandatory for all students to undergo yearly medical check-up test.
21) Performance in sports activities:
Name of the Participant / Event / Prize wonSukharaj H.Sankannavar B.A.I / K.U. Athletic meet held at Dharwad / Lang jump I place
Triple Jump III rd Place
1) Raju Iraddi B.A. II
2) Sandep B.A. III / All India National Level Beach Volleyball held Hyderabad / Our State Representative
(Our student)
Men Kabaddi / K.U. IV th Zonal Kabaddi Tournament host College- Mudalgi. / Winner Team
Men Kabaddi / K.U.Inter Zonal Tournament held Hole Alur / Semi-final Entry
Men Volley Ball / K.U. 4thzonal Volley Ball Tournament held at Bailhongal / Runner Team
22) Incentives to outstanding sports persons :
Sports persons representing the college at the University and Inter – University and State are given Rs. 84,000/- in the form of following incentives
1)T.A. & D.A.
2)Intensive coaching.
3)Free Nutritious diet.
4)Sports Kit comprising spikes, track suit etc.
5)Free medical and Health care.
23) Student achievement and awards:
* Every year bright and meritorious students are honored and rewarded for their excellent performance in curricular and co-curricular activities. The concept of Best Boy and Best Girl keeps our students motivated in achieving the coveted award.
24) Activities of the Guidance and Counseling unit :
* The college provides Employment, Career guidance and placement facilities to the job aspirants. These services are provided through the Employment Information, Career Guidance and Placement Cell of the College. The career counselling is also done by the cell all through the year. We are satisfied with our students performance in the campus interview conducted by Infosys at Nippani.
25) Development Programmes for non-teaching Staff:
* Our college non-teaching staff members are relieved to attend various trainings whenever the need
arises for the effective office work.
26) Healthy practices of the institution:
* To succeed in our vision i.e., Mind Molding and NationBuilding, we all work in cohesion, creating congenial learning environs.
27) Any other relevant information the institution wished to add:
The institution has maintained the fruitful accreditation spirit in true sense of the term. The introduction of Semester system has increased the responsibility of both students and teachers.
The Second Year of Semester (2006-07) has been successfully implemented.
Part –C
Explain the plans of the institution for the next year
- An effective implementation of the third year semester system.
- Faculty development programme by organizing and attending seminars/workshops and conferences.
- Updating the knowledge of subjects with the help of internet facility available on the campus. Keeping students a breast of the latest development in the field of ICT.
- Arranging study tours, picnics and field visits.
- Effective working of Grievance Redressal Cell to bring in more transparency in the functioning of the activities on the campus.
- Providing training to the students for the campus interviews and job fairs.
- More incentives for better performance of the students in the form of cash prizes and awards.
- Construction of well furnished Gymnasium and language laboratory.
Prof. Sanjay B.Khot Prin.B.C.Patil
Coordinator, IQAC Chairperson, IQAC
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